AAAA member calls on all automotive businesses to learn the new technology or risk being left behind

General Manager of AAAA member business Trailer Vision, Dennis Gravolin, has endorsed a Bosch Hybrid and EV training course (Bosch HEV101).
Dennis recently attended the course along with four other members of the family business – his children, Bambie Gravolin Bridges, Tyne Gravolin, and Laeton Gravolin, and his wife, Sandra Gravolin.
Dennis says the course – which is facilitated by CoolDrive, and in Trailer Vision’s case, was presented by Bosch trainer Scott Daley and held across the Queensland border north of the company’s base at MacLean NSW at the CoolDrive branch at Acacia Ridge – should be attended by all automotive businesses or they could risk falling behind the eight ball.
The comprehensive training program is designed to enhance knowledge of the skills required to repair hybrids and EVs and increase safety awareness when working on these high voltage systems.
Like Dennis, Laeton believes it is vital that today’s mechanics and technicians receive training in this new technology.
“The course itself gives automotive technician training on how to properly disconnect electric vehicle battery systems so they can be diagnosed, worked on and repaired,” Laeton told local paper, The Clarence Valley Independent.
“Upon completion of this course a certification is issued which gives access to the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority (AASRA) which is the body for managing OEM repair documentation.
“Due to safety concerns, OEMs will only issue EV repair information through AASRA to those technicians who are certified.”
Laeton also outlined that special PPE must be worn and special procedures followed to disconnect a battery.
“These EVs now have batteries with 200 DC Volts and at the electric motors there could be up to 1000 DC Volts,” Laeton said.
“This level of electricity is very dangerous so there is a huge safety side to anyone working on EVs and detailing or cleaning them, the proper procedures need to be followed.
“For me it was an enlightening course to be able to learn the new technology.”
Bambie Gravolin Bridges told The Clarence Valley Independent that understanding the intricacies of EVs and hybrids is essential for maintaining safety standards in this rapidly evolving technology.
“These systems are complex, involving high-voltage batteries and sophisticated electronics,” Bambie said.
“A single mishap can lead to severe consequences, including injury or even death.
“Possessing the right knowledge and skills, and equipment, including PPE and a defibrillator, and ensuring safety is crucial.”

For more information on Trailer Vision, visit www.trailervision.com.au

To find out when the next CoolDrive facilitated Bosch Hybrid and EV (HEV101) course near you is scheduled, visit www.cooldrive.com.au